Executive Assistant – Director People & Organisational Performance

Executive Assistant – Director People & Organisational Performance

Requisition Number: 1168

Salary Range: $79,898.21 - $94,452.29 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

Do you enjoy working closely with senior leaders, managing competing priorities, and ensuring everything runs seamlessly?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our People & Organisational Performance team!

If you enjoy variety, building relationships and being part of a team that supports people to do their best work, this could be the opportunity for you. The POP Directorate brings together teams responsible for people, culture, governance, WHS, communications, events, disaster management, customer experience and organisational capability, making this a unique role that provides broad exposure across Council while supporting initiatives that have a meaningful impact on our employees and community.

What You Will Do

As the Executive Assistant - Director People & Organisational Performance, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Director and leadership team, helping drive the smooth and effective operation of the directorate. You will coordinate key business activities, prepare high-quality documentation, manage competing priorities, and facilitate clear and timely communication, ensuring the team is well supported to deliver strategic outcomes and exceptional service to our community.

What We Are Looking For

You are someone who builds trusted relationships, remains calm, adaptable and highly organised when juggling multiple demands. You take initiative, anticipates needs and enjoys solving problems and finding better ways to do things. Confident in communicating professionally you will handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. Specifically, you will bring:

• Certificate IV in Business/Administration or a related discipline, and/or demonstrated equivalent experience relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated experience in providing high-level executive administrative and coordination support, including managing competing priorities, preparing documentation, and supporting senior leadership to deliver business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and coordinate competing demands to meet deadlines and legislative requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including Executives, Councillors, staff, and external parties.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt a customer-focused approach, acting as a professional and responsive point of contact for the Directorate, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to support business outcomes and positive engagement.

If you are known for your professionalism, exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate what is needed before it is asked, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: ***email_hidden***

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council